Jerry Blavat

American disc jockey and performer who had been a major influence in promoting oldies music on the radio. Born July 3, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died January 20, 2023 ibid. Blavat, also known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce", was a Philadelphia icon, he gained local fame hosting live dances in the area, leading to his own independent radio show, on which he introduced many acts in the 1960s to a wide audience, including the Four Seasons and the Isley Brothers.